New York Post

Kelce set for ‘Super’ payday

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TRAVIS Kelce is set to be the Super Bowl MVP — especially if he’s not on the field.

His team, the Kansas City Chiefs, is vying for a spot in the big game in Las Vegas on Feb. 11.

Page Six hears that the Chiefs tight end has become such a pop culture phenomenon in the past year that plenty of corporatio­ns would prefer he didn’t make it to the Super Bowl — so that he’s available to appear at the many sponsored events surroundin­g the NFL’s ultimate game.

Kelce’s star has been rising over the last couple of seasons anyway, but in 2023 his profile supercharg­ed when he started dating the world’s hottest pop star, Taylor Swift.

Now, sources tell us that brands are secretly hoping the Chiefs crash out of the playoffs — and are willing to pay Kelce up to $1 million to show up at bashes around Sin City.

The party scene around the Super Bowl is always big business, but with the game going down in Las Vegas this year, the marquee bashes will be on steroids — much like some of the NFL players perhaps?

One insider told us that sponsors think the way to ensure that their bash stands out from the pack would be to get Kelce — or, ideally, Kelce and his fellow NFL star brother, Jason — to host their event.

The only “problem” is that one of them may be playing in the Super Bowl, according to the insider.

“Travis brings a lot of attention, which is good for business,” said a source.

Kelce, 34, was already developing a reputation for being something of a pinup with appeal beyond the bleachers. But he has become a household name since he was first linked to the “Shake It Off ” superstar, 34, in July, after he attended one of the dates on her blockbuste­r Eras tour. After months of playing coy about their romance, they confirmed the dating rumors in October.

Earlier this month, Page Six reported that they’re hoping to get engaged by the summer.

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